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Denmark’s defence ministry said it would launch a review after evidence emerged showing its air force participated in airstrikes on Libya that killed 14 civilians in 2011, the first time any of the 10 countries involved in the Nato bombing campaign has acknowledged a possible link to non-combatant casualties. Documents released under freedom of information […]
...Morocco’s 1-0 win over Zambia in Group F on Wednesday ensured Ivory Coast finished as the fourth-best third-place team, thus just qualifying for the knockout stage. Zambia’s defeat left the Copper Bullets with two points after three games, one fewer than Ivory Coast, which failed to secure its own progress when it was beaten 4-0 […]
...Zimbabwean Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora told reporters in Harare on Wednesday that the country had recorded 20,121 suspected cholera cases and 376 deaths — six of them since Tuesday. He said the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund had secured 2.3 million cholera vaccine doses for the country, with nearly 900,000 of […]
...Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made an unplanned stopover in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after her plane was denied permission to fly over Eritrea en route to Djibouti. It is the first stop of Baerbock’s three-day trip to East Africa, where she was scheduled to hold talks on the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the […]
...Across Africa, healers have been part of the social fabric for centuries. During ceremonies, they use traditional medicine, rituals and supernatural guidance from ancestral spirits to improve people’s mental health. Once maligned as “witch doctors”, these healers are now seen by South African psychologists as vital across a country where there is a severe shortage […]
...In his annual letter published today, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman called for philanthropists to give more and give now to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combatting poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting inequality. In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the world has seen a backslide in progress at a time when low-income countries have fewer resources to meet basic human needs. And yet, there is a robust pipeline of health and technological innovations and proven solutions […]
...The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has announced plans to significantly boost its conservation efforts in Africa, in response to the urgent crises of climate change and rapid biodiversity loss. During the inauguration of the organization’s new regional headquarters in Nairobi, Ademola Ajagbe, TNC’s Regional Managing Director for Africa, underscored the importance of the initiative. Alongside expanding […]
...The upcoming Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a ground-breaking event as it shines a spotlight on cutting-edge Advanced Nuclear Technologies and their potential to shape the continent’s energy landscape. The Nuclear Forum scheduled for 7 March 2024, will bring together global leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to delve into the latest developments in nuclear power, emphasising its […]
...By: David Mparutsa, Head of Enterprise & Supply Chain Development at Absa Corporate & Investment Banking Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) investments coupled with a focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, could provide a powerful combination for developing local manufacturing capacity to support the African mining and resources sector. Environmental factors within ESG […]
...Atlanta based Ghanaian music diva, Ama Karin, is geared up to shake up the music scene with a series of music projects produced by Datbeatgod and multifaceted singer, rapper, songwriter Deuce Caliber. In a recent radio interview, Ama Ka’rin shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming projects and the creative journey that led to their inception. […]
...Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson is participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and Milken Summit from December 3 – December 12, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 will bring together governments, private sector and civil society from around the world to strengthen efforts to achieve shared climate goals and deliver on […]
...By Dr. Martin Lukindu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Target Malaria, Uganda Virus Research Institute LAGOS, Nigeria, 25 January 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2023, released at the end of 2023, paints a concerning picture of the global state of malaria in 2022. Despite continued efforts, malaria remains a significant public health challenge, with both […]
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